Virginia slaves also shared a common belief that a shooting star brought  bad 
luck (particularly if it went over your house) as did the sight of a praying  
mantis.  
 
Everyone has the right to their own opinion, but not to their own  facts.  
Patrick Daniel Moynahan.

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